The importance of Puppy Classes

​Raising a puppy to become a polite member of society is an important job; with the first 14 weeks of his life marking a vital time in his behavioural development. In these formative weeks your puppy will be much more accepting of new situations and experiences, allowing you to create early positive associations with everything that you feel he may encounter during his life.
 
Many owners, after taking advice from their vet, are therefore justifiably keen to take their newly acquired puppy out and about to positively expose him to the sights, sounds and smells of the real world. By taking advantage of this ‘window of opportunity’ the likelihood that the dog will grow up acting fearfully is reduced, lessening the potential for any future aggressive behaviour.
 
Over 25 years ago, in order to make the most of this critical period and to complement the owner’s efforts to raise their puppy in the correct manner, the first ever puppy classes were established. Among other things, these classes provide puppies with the opportunity to socialise, allowing them to learn how to interact appropriately with other dogs and people. However, it is a sad fact that a considerable amount of owners are still unaware of the importance of puppy classes and miss out on this fantastic opportunity.
 
As a behaviourist, I see first hand how effective early concerted efforts with puppies are in reducing potential behaviour problems in adult dogs. This is one of the main reasons why I began teaching my own positive, reward-based classes for puppies aged 12 – 20 weeks. As well as addressing important aspects such as socialisation, mouthing, recall and obedience, they allow owners and their dogs to learn in a non-threatening, fun environment, helping to build the foundation for a happy future together.
 
So, if you want to give your puppy the right start in life, enroll today! ©